And just like that....she is 4!

Nora was by far my easiest delivery and definitely the easiest baby.  She was sleeping through the night at 8 weeks old and really only cried when she was tired, hungry, or needed her pants changed.  She was particular about how she took her bottle though. It had to be a certain temperature, and the room couldn't be too bright, or too noisy. (Challenging with big brother Owen running around).  Some things don't change.  She is still a great sleeper, and still VERY particular about what she eats and how she eats it.  It's a bit hard to keep up with at times.  A few of her preferences: No melted cheese, except on pizza.  Cereal WITH a spoon, but absolutely NO milk.  No hamburger in any form (even if I try to sneak it in a casserole), but she will eat chicken all day long.  She definitely keeps me on my toes. 

Nora is the sunshine in our family.  She is always happy, and assumes the best of everyone.  She is grateful, even for the littlest things.  The other day I gave her a lip gloss that I didn't want anymore....she responded in typical Nora fashion with, "Oh Mom!  Just what I ALWAYS WANTED!!  Thank you so much!!" 

    In January we started doing a homeschool DVD art curriculum once a week on Friday's.  Each day she asks if its "art project day".  She loves the lessons, and has really surprised me with how well she can do them independently.  However, this has shown me a whole new side of her.  We have always known she is a bit stubborn at times, or "determined" as I like to call it. This has come out in full force during these lesson.  We watch the teacher "Mrs. V."  explain the lesson and then head out to the kitchen to get started.  For the most part, I just help her get her supplies out and then work on dishes or laundry near by as she does her thing.  There have been several times that she has needed help, but she refuses to ask for it.  I can see her little brain trying to figure out how to do it on her own with a look of determination on her face.  When I offer, she flat out refuses, saying "I CAN do it myself."

 Nora loves all things sparkly and fancy.  She likes to create her own outfits (much to my dismay. ) Her favorite clothes are ones that sparkle or anything Lularoe. She lives in boots, her favorites being her pink cowboy boots.  Even in the summer you will see her walking around with shorts and cowboy boots.

  She does NOT like to be sick, and does not get sick often, but when she is she gets down right angry about it.  When this last round of stomach stuff hit our house we had just gotten done learning about germs.  In between trips to the bathroom with a bowl she would cry and say "Those naughty germs!  I am so mad at them.  Why did they do this to me?!" 

The last four years with Nora have flown by and have been so full of life, laughter and fun! I am beyond thankful God chose me to be her Mama.   I love you so much little ladybug!!

Happy birthday to our Nora Bear!